American Government: Constitutional Foundations
Learn about US political culture, constitutional framework, and ongoing challenges in realizing democratic ideals of liberty and equality.
Learn about US political culture, constitutional framework, and ongoing challenges in realizing democratic ideals of liberty and equality.
Explore the foundations of American democracy through Harvard's comprehensive analysis of the U.S. Constitution and its evolution. Discover how early political ideals shaped the government structure, examine federalism's role, and understand contemporary challenges to democratic participation.
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What you'll learn
Understand the foundations of American political culture and its influence
Analyze how the Constitution implements limited government principles
Examine the evolution of voting rights and electoral processes
Explore the dynamic relationship between federal and state governments
Investigate the development of civil liberties through Supreme Court cases
Evaluate policies expanding rights for disadvantaged groups
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There are 6 modules in this course
This comprehensive course examines the foundations of American government, focusing on the U.S. Constitution and its ongoing influence on modern politics and policy. Students explore the origins of American political culture, the concept of limited government, and the complex relationship between federal and state powers. The curriculum covers crucial topics like civil liberties, civil rights, and the evolution of constitutional interpretation through significant Supreme Court cases. Special attention is given to contemporary issues such as voting rights, gerrymandering, and the continuing struggle to realize the Constitution's promises of equality and liberty.
Political Culture
Module 1
Limited Government
Module 2
Representative Government
Module 3
Federalism
Module 4
Civil Liberties
Module 5
Civil Rights
Module 6
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